Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Network Engineer IV provides functional and empirical analysis related to the planning, design, installation, and implementation of the network infrastructure. Performs installation and maintenance of network devices including the restoration of hardware and software. Works with end users, Team Members, and vendors to resolve network hardware and software issues. May recommend, develop, and administer tools to achieve high availability and efficient utilization of LAN/WAN. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Performs work with a high degree of latitude. Handles the most complex issues. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall policy, and optical transport systems including DWDM/ROADM technology. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate Team Members. May act as a 'lead' on specific projects or implementations.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Network Engineer IV at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Participates in the planning and design of network architecture. Performs maintenance of network devices including the restoration of hardware and software. Conduct advanced research and evaluation of network technology and recommend purchases of network equipment. Works with end users, Team Members and vendors to resolve network hardware and software issues.  Designs installs, supports and tests Local and Wide Area Networks. Supports Infrastructure including: switches, routers, wireless, optical, and firewalls. May develop end-user training to achieve efficient utilization of LAN/WAN. Responds to and resolves help desk tickets. Participates in project management activities as assigned.  Participates in Network Team On-Call program. Adheres to the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies and Standards of Behavior

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Bachelor's level degree and/or equivalent certification in IT related discipline. Ten or more years of experience in IT related discipline. Technical expertise, including comprehensive and working knowledge of current and emerging networking technologies including but not limited to the TCP/IP network subject matters, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and LAN/WAN technologies. Possesses working knowledge of routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall policy and optical transport systems including DWDM/ROADM technology. Design, installation and coordination of the installation of data networks and systems; maintenance and troubleshooting of network hardware, systems, software, and peripherals. Effective oral and written communication skills as well as analytical skills to effectively interact with coworkers and end-users to understand and communicate network issues and resolution. Demonstrated leadership and Project Management skills. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Healthcare experience. 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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